Seminars and Training
The ADDC seminar is the required seminar for those pursuing certification as a CDP Certified Dementia Practitioner and who qualify for CDP certification.
Your first step on your journey for CDP certification is to complete the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care seminar. The seminar rates are posted on the website.
Training & Education
Staff Training
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Distributed Training
We train your staff! Certify your staff in house with a CADDCT certification, then CADDCT’s can train CDPs in house. This option is great for larger corporations.
Private Seminars | We Come to You
A certified NCCDP trainer will fly out to train your staff for their CDP Certifications! This option is great for communities seeking high quality training.
Seminar Options
NCCDP Seminars are offered in multiple formats – available to anyone looking to become CDP certified, CADDT certified, and more. Learn more about our seminars, or visit our calendar to learn more about seminars happening near you.
Corporate Seminars
NCCDP hosts the ADDC seminar 3-4 times per month with a mix of in-person and virtual sessions available. These corporate seminars are presented by one of our VPs of Corporate Training. NOTE: CADDCT candidates must attend a corporate seminar.
Approved Trainer Seminars
These ADDC seminars are presented by Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainers who have been certified by NCCDP. The curriculum and programming of these approved trainer seminars is identical to corporate seminars.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to Your Seminar & Training Questions
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How much do seminars cost?
Seminar costs typically range from about $195 to $225 per session, depending on the provider and format. In some cases, NCCDP corporate seminars are listed around $210, with pricing varying slightly for virtual, in-person, or group training options.
What topics will be covered in the seminar?
The ADDC seminar covers 12 modules across 7 hours, including an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, compassionate communication, dementia-friendly environments, behavioral expressions, fall prevention, activities of daily living, and end-of-life care.
Additional modules address depression, sleep disturbances, delusions, hallucinations, intimacy, and spirituality.
Can healthcare professionals earn certification from a dementia seminar?
Yes. Completing the ADDC seminar is the required first step toward earning the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) credential through NCCDP.
Corporate seminars are approved for 7 CEUs for nurses in most states via The InsPAC, 7 NAB credits, 7 CEUs for NCCAP certifications, and 7 CEUs for NCCDP certifications.
All seminar participants receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.
Are dementia seminars suitable for family caregivers?
Yes, the ADDC seminar is open to anyone providing care to individuals living with dementia, including family caregivers.
The curriculum covers practical topics like effective communication techniques, managing repetitive behaviors, sundowning, catastrophic events, and reducing caregiver stress.
All attendees receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.
How to register for the dementia seminar online?
You can register for the ADDC seminar directly through the NCCDP event calendar with a certified trainer, or through your NCCDP member account for a seminar taught by NCCDP corporate staff. NCCDP hosts seminars 3–4 times per month in a mix of in-person and virtual formats. Visit the seminar calendar to find an upcoming session and complete your registration online.
